Asamushi Aquarium — Aquarium in Aomori
Asamushi Aquarium and its collection
Asamushi Aquarium, opened in 1983, is an aquarium in Aomori-shi, Japan.
Run by the Aomori prefectural government, it is the northernmost aquarium on Honshū and looks out on Mutsu Bay. The collection numbers 11,000 marine creatures, among them more than 500 uncommon aquatic species from elsewhere in the world.
History
The biology department of Tōhoku Imperial University established the aquarium in 1922. A complete rebuild in 1983 gave it a floor area of 8,813.11 m2. It is operated by the prefectural government of Aomori.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include スルメイカ, ウミガメ and クラゲ.
Exhibits
The warm-water and cold-water displays run to 45 tanks, and the animals kept include sea otters, sea lions, seals, penguins and dolphins. The largest tank, used for dolphin performances, holds 703 m3. A 15 m acrylic tunnel runs beneath the seawater tank on the ground floor.
Things to do
Things to do include Dolphin Performance and Pearl extraction experience.
What the venue says
- 真珠取り出し体験
- Free on-site parking is available, accommodating around 398 passenger cars, with designated spaces for visitors with disabilities as well as tour buses.
- The facility provides wheelchair access for visitors.
Images of Asamushi Aquarium
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Totti, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Totti, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Totti, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Totti, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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663highland, CC-BY-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons 
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663highland, CC-BY-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons 
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663highland, CC-BY-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Totti, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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663highland, CC-BY-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Drivephotographer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 一般 | 1,200.00 JPY |
| イルカパフォーマンス終了後入館料金（一般） | 800.00 JPY |
Facilities
- On-site dining
- Keeper talk or show
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Asamushi Aquarium at this time.
Location & map
1-25 Asamushi Babayama, Aomori-shi, Aomori 039-3501, JapanAomori-shi
Japan
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Asamushi Aquarium.
Exhibits
- Sea Turtles (ウミガメ)
- Marine Mammal Hall (海獣館)
- Tunnel Tank "Mutsu Bay Sea" (トンネル水槽「むつ湾の海」)